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Signs and Symptoms of Tobacco Withdrawal

Hughes, John R.·1986·Archives of General Psychiatry

Abstract

To test the validity, magnitude, and clinical significance of the signs and symptoms of tobacco withdrawal defined by DSM-III, both observed and reported signs and symptoms were measured in 50 smokers during two days of ad lib smoking and then during the first four days of abstinence. Observer and subject ratings of the DSM-III symptoms of craving for tobacco, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and restlessness increased after cessation. In addition, bradycardia, impatience, somatic complaints, insomnia, increased hunger, and increased eating occurred after cessation. The frequency and intensity of these symptoms varied across subjects; however, the average distress from tobacco withdrawal was similar to that observed in psychiatric outpatients. Subjects who had more withdrawal discomfort were more tolerant to the cardiovascular effects of nicotine. Subjects who had more withdrawal discomfort did not have a lower rate of smoking cessation.

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Authors
Hughes, J. R.
Affiliations
University of Vermont (US)
Corresponding author
Hughes, John R.
Venue
Archives of General Psychiatry
Published
1986-03-01
Volume
43
Issue
3
Pages
289
ISSN
0003-990X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2110569081
Cited by
1,669
References
22
Citations by year
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FWCI
18.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Archives of General Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Institute on Drug Abuse (DA-02988-01)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
Keywords
nicotine withdrawal, nicotine withdrawal symptoms, smoking cessation, nicotine tolerance, irritability, anxiety, craving, bradycardia, insomnia, dietary habits, observer ratings
MeSH terms
Adult, Mental Disorders, Chewing Gum, Female, Humans, Male, Manuals as Topic, Nicotine, Plants, Toxic, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome, Nicotiana, Tobacco Use Disorder

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